Estimate

To estimate means to make a smart guess about how much or how many of something there is, using the information you have to come up with a reasonable answer.

Examples

• To prepare for the science fair, I had to estimate how much time I would need to complete my project, balancing my homework, soccer practice, and family commitments.
• When planning our group presentation on climate change, we decided to estimate the number of trees that could be saved by recycling paper instead of using new materials.
• During our math lesson, the teacher asked us to estimate the total cost of snacks for the class party so we could budget our money more effectively.

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